Happy Monday! We have a busy and exciting week ahead in fifth grade. Don't forget to join Patton at our Garibaldi’s night on Thursday from 4:30-8pm!
HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK:
MATH:
Last week in math we began Unit 9: Coordinates, Area, Volume, and Capacity. Students examined ordered number pairs, and practiced plotting points on coordinate grids. We also explored area, and learned how to find the area of rectangles, triangles, and parallelograms.
READING:
Our poetry unit came to an end after we learned how to clear up confusion and put all of our ideas together. We spent the remainder of the week choosing novels for our final unit of the year, self-selected literature circle groups. Mrs. Melamed book-talked several novels from a variety of genres. Students then had the opportunity to choose a book that interested them. Next, we formed groups based on book choices and began collaborating. I loved watching our class work together in these lit groups to plan out their learning for the upcoming weeks. Together they decided on the number of pages to read each week, and assigned dates for literature discussions. During each reading session, students will be using the Notice & Note signposts to respond to their reading. They will also identify important and/or unfamiliar vocabulary, and create their own discussion questions. They are definitely enjoying their independence and proving just how well they can facilitate their own learning!
WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Last week during WEX, students moved through the writing process; revising, editing, and publishing their short fiction stories. We met with writing partners to give/receive feedback and made revisions accordingly. Students are just about finished with their stories, and we're looking forward to share our work later this week!
SOCIAL SCIENCE:
Two of our wagon trains successfully made it to Oregon via the "Hacker Trail!" It was a close race, but only Xander, Megan, Madde, Gino, Lily and Abby, Joey, Ava G., Hannah, and Peter survived! Congratulations to our brave pioneers!
THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS:
MATH:
This week in math we will finish up most of the lessons in Unit 9. Students will solve 4 4's problems and examine volume. We will also participate in a Unit 9 review Breakout...designed by me! :))) Our Unit 9 test will be on Friday.
READING WORKSHOP:
Literature circles will continue this week!
WRITERS' WORKSHOP/PERSONALIZED LEARNING:
We will finish up and share our Short Fiction stories this week. Students will also begin their final round of Personalized Learning for the year.
SCIENCE:
Our study of Ecosystems will begin this week!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Monday, 5/8.......................................................................................Band Concert @ Hersey 7pm
Thursday, 5/11....................................................................................Garibaldi's Make-A-Wish Night 4:30-8pm
Friday, 5/12...........................................................................................Unit 9 Test (Anderle)
Monday, 5/15..................................................................................Little Mermaid Full Cast Practices Begin 8am
Wednesday, 5/17............................................................................Make-A-Wish Walkathon
Tuesday, 5/23 and Thursday, 5/25..............Little Mermaid Performances
HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK:
MATH:
Last week in math we began Unit 9: Coordinates, Area, Volume, and Capacity. Students examined ordered number pairs, and practiced plotting points on coordinate grids. We also explored area, and learned how to find the area of rectangles, triangles, and parallelograms.
READING:
Our poetry unit came to an end after we learned how to clear up confusion and put all of our ideas together. We spent the remainder of the week choosing novels for our final unit of the year, self-selected literature circle groups. Mrs. Melamed book-talked several novels from a variety of genres. Students then had the opportunity to choose a book that interested them. Next, we formed groups based on book choices and began collaborating. I loved watching our class work together in these lit groups to plan out their learning for the upcoming weeks. Together they decided on the number of pages to read each week, and assigned dates for literature discussions. During each reading session, students will be using the Notice & Note signposts to respond to their reading. They will also identify important and/or unfamiliar vocabulary, and create their own discussion questions. They are definitely enjoying their independence and proving just how well they can facilitate their own learning!
WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Last week during WEX, students moved through the writing process; revising, editing, and publishing their short fiction stories. We met with writing partners to give/receive feedback and made revisions accordingly. Students are just about finished with their stories, and we're looking forward to share our work later this week!
SOCIAL SCIENCE:
Two of our wagon trains successfully made it to Oregon via the "Hacker Trail!" It was a close race, but only Xander, Megan, Madde, Gino, Lily and Abby, Joey, Ava G., Hannah, and Peter survived! Congratulations to our brave pioneers!
THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS:
MATH:
This week in math we will finish up most of the lessons in Unit 9. Students will solve 4 4's problems and examine volume. We will also participate in a Unit 9 review Breakout...designed by me! :))) Our Unit 9 test will be on Friday.
READING WORKSHOP:
Literature circles will continue this week!
WRITERS' WORKSHOP/PERSONALIZED LEARNING:
We will finish up and share our Short Fiction stories this week. Students will also begin their final round of Personalized Learning for the year.
SCIENCE:
Our study of Ecosystems will begin this week!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Monday, 5/8.......................................................................................Band Concert @ Hersey 7pm
Thursday, 5/11....................................................................................Garibaldi's Make-A-Wish Night 4:30-8pm
Friday, 5/12...........................................................................................Unit 9 Test (Anderle)
Monday, 5/15..................................................................................Little Mermaid Full Cast Practices Begin 8am
Wednesday, 5/17............................................................................Make-A-Wish Walkathon
Tuesday, 5/23 and Thursday, 5/25..............Little Mermaid Performances
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